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Selected Financial Management Practices
… authorized under the Hudson River Park Act (Act) in 1998. The Act also created Hudson River Park (Park), which … interest in the real property that composes the Park for a term not to exceed 99 years. The Trust has a 13-member … and certain user fees. Key Findings Opportunities exist for the Trust to improve its practices related to revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… parking structures were regularly inspected and repaired for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. We … Background Municipalities face substantial challenges in properly maintaining parking structures to be safe and … parking garages. New York State Property Maintenance Code requires that all elevators be maintained to safely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Police Department … whether NYPD officers receive sufficient training to enable them to identify and handle all possible bias incidents. … To determine whether the New York City Police Department NYPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… could be achieved as leases on remaining excess office space expire. Subsequently, the State’s 2013-2014 Budget … on managing, occupying and procuring agency office space. DOB commissioned OGS to implement this initiative. In … real estate operations and consolidate the use of existing space throughout the current portfolio of State-owned and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … its three rate-based preschool special education programs. New York City Department of Finance: Reporting of Billboard … An initial audit issued in August 2013 found that the New York City Department of Finance had limited documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsElementary and Secondary Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Aid Continues to Support New York Schools According to the Division of the Budget, schools received $4.6 billion of federal … COVID-19 assistance programs, including $2.2 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act, $1.8 billion from the Education … According to the Division of the Budget schools received $46 billion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationSky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… Inc. (Sky Light) officials expended funds appropriately and provided the required services under its Supported … to live more independently in a community setting and to reduce homelessness, institutionalization, and the associated costs. OMH contracts with supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… the Program As part of its duties, the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) … transfer activity – the formal transfer of rights for intellectual property (IP) developed using SUNY … in the transfer of technology and royalties received for IP developed at SUNY campuses. The initial audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from … provides guidance to assist school districts in complying with DASA requirements. For the school year ended June 30, … ensure that school district policies and practices comply with DASA and that school districts report material incidents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… assess the internal controls over justice court operations for the period January 1, 2012, through May 22, 2013. We … expanded the scope of our audit back to January 1, 2010, for our review of financial reports and justice court … and four council members. General fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $555,463 and were funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… District official’s internal controls over reserve funds and movable fixed assets for the period July 1, 2011 through … officials added approximately $1 million to reserves and increased the real property tax levy by approximately 26 … for reserve funds that included the intent, funding levels and use of such funds. As of June 30, 2013, the District had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… 47 deaths and liability for the accident caused the rail carrier involved to enter bankruptcy. The companies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Objectives To determine whether the Office of General Services (OGS) is complying with Executive Order … in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and … Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of fire departments are run by committed and amazing … throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement by the Comptroller DiNapoli and the … our public‘s trust has been compromised in a number of separate incidences and we are committed to providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomElementary and Secondary Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… programs, including $1.6 billion from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), $4.4 billion … $45.6 billion; State, $28.9 billion, including the School Tax Relief Program (STAR) of $2 billion; and Federal, $2.7 billion. In school budgets proposed for SY 2022-23, property tax levy increases averaged 1.7 percent, compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution … System (ERS) with a small increase in rates for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). DiNapoli is also dropping … “Through solid investment returns, prudent management and a diverse portfolio we have kept the state pension fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by … and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a state facility. His parents had attempted multiple times … not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. … To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State … 30, 2013, Milestone reported approximately $3.8 million in reimbursable costs for its SED programs. DiNapoli’s audit … 2010-11 and 2011-12. DiNapoli’s audit identified $801,859 in reported costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-provider